In 2007, two teens in Nova Scotia distributed pink shirts as part of a school-wide protest after a student was bullied for wearing pink on the first day of school. Through a simple act of solidarity, the rest of his classmates effectively silenced the bullies and made their school a welcoming space for everyone.
Pink Shirt Day was founded as a way to raise awareness of bullying and promote anti-bullying action. This year, Pink Shirt Day is on February 28th and the campaign focus is on cyberbullying.
Join us as we take a moment to consider how we can ensure a respectful environment not only on our physical campus, but also in our online learning spaces and communities.
Bullying does not only occur in K-12 schools, but can also take place in workplaces. It is a form of harassment that can often take many forms, including for example racism, homophobia, and ableism. At UBC, we are committed to providing a respectful environment for students, staff and faculty – from classrooms to workspaces.
This Wednesday, show support by wearing pink and consider what you can do to stop not only cyberbullying, but all forms of bullying and harassment.
Get Involved
Stop by the Faculty of Education Pink Shirt Day pop-up event for activities, practicum resources, button making, treats and more:
- Teacher Education for All Pink Shirt Day Booth, 12:00 – 1:30, Scarfe Building Foyer.
Attend a participatory workshop and learn to leverage online engagement spaces in a more productive and meaningful way:
- The New Public Domain: Digital Space as Extension of Community Space, March 20, 10:00 – 1:00, Irvin K. Barber Learning Centre
Familiarize yourself with UBC policies and guidelines:
Explore online resources, including:
- An article from Inside Higher Education on bystander behaviour in response to cyber-bullying, and its connection to online courses;
- Part 1 and Part 2 of an academic paper on cyber-bullying and incivility in the online learning environment, including a discussion of how we can promote student success in the virtual classroom.
Learn how you can take active steps to make a difference: